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Originator: MHRA Medical Device Alerts

Issue date: 07-Mar-2019 11:00:08

This alert has been issued to:
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  • Other contacts
  • Independent Healthcare Providers (registered with CAS)
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Action category: Action

Title: All Bard urogynaecological mesh – voluntary product withdrawal, implanted devices do not need to be removed

Broadcast content: Manufactured by C.R. Bard (Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)) – surgical mesh for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is being withdrawn from hospitals and distribution centres.

Additional information: NHS England regional teams, please cascade this alert to:
General practitioners (for information only)
General practice managers
General practice nurses


Alert reference: MDA/2019/014

Action underway deadline: 14-Mar-2019

Action complete deadline: 21-Mar-2019

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